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  This past Wednesday, the Library featured two programs with artists from Comunidad y Herencia Cultural. The event included a traditional leatherworking workshop and a history on Charreria, which is a traditional livestock herding practice. Presenters went on to share rope trick demonstrations and traditional dances.
The Library continues to highlight Mexican culture with the Charro and Escaramuza Attire Exhibition on display through August 7. The exhibit features handmade Charro and Escaramuza attire and highlights a tradition dating back more than 500 years. The exhibit is made possible by a collaboration between Comunidad y Herencia Cultural, Coos Bay Public Library, and is made possible in part with financial support from the Coos County Cultural Coalition.
The Coos Bay Public Library consistently provides educational, cultural, and just plain amazing activities each month. In June alone, the Library hosted 65 programs for all ages and welcomed 1,100 people in attendance. More exciting programming is on the horizon later this month. On July 20, the Library will be hosting the Eugene Taiko Drum Ensemble in Mingus Park. Work is also starting on a native plant mural. It will not only feature the plants and flowers of the area but also the names in both English and local Tribal languages.
I urge you to constantly check in with the Library to see what other offerings, beyond the extensive collection of books, they have to offer. The staff is always willing to help you find just what you need.
-Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay
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Facts About Public Right-of-Ways
 Common questions the City of Coos Bay Public Works Department receives includes, “What is the right-of-way?” and “Why do I need a Public Works permit to do work in the right-of-way?”
The right-of-way is public property that includes any public thoroughfare such as a street, road, or alley. It also usually includes adjacent median, curbs, ditches and culverts, parkways and parkway trees, utility poles, sidewalks, and driveway aprons, which is the section of all driveways between the street curb and the property line. In many places underground utility lines are located throughout the right-of-way. The underground utilities include storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure, internet cable, natural gas, and power lines.
Obtaining a Public Works permit ensures that all new work conducted within the right-of-way meets all applicable regulations and codes and does not interfere with existing above or below ground infrastructure or pose a danger to the general public or the individuals performing the work. Permits also ensure that grass, landscaping, and road infrastructure are restored to the same or better conditions as before the work was performed. Lastly, the City uses permit data to update its records on what exists in the right-of-way to avoid unnecessary or unforeseen costs during emergencies and routine maintenance.
Should you have more questions about right-of-ways, please contact Public Works at 541-269-8918.
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Invitation to Join the City’s Project Management Team for the Safe Routes
to School Planning Grant
 The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for volunteers to be part of the Project Management Team (PMT) for the planning effort for the Safe Routes to School (SRTS).
This year the City of Coos Bay, at the direction of the Parks Commission, City Council, and in partnership with the Coos Bay School District #9, applied for and received a Planning Grant for the SRTS for the following schools: Sunset Middle School, Destinations Academy and Marshfield Senior High School. The grant will focus on planning assistance which will analyze a two-mile radius around each of the schools to identify barriers and hazards that impact walking and rolling opportunities. It will also set goals for increasing the number of students choosing to walk and roll.
As a member of the PMT, you will provide valuable insights to the team and make a positive impact for the children and young adults who attend these schools. This is an 12-18-month commitment with at least 4-5 meetings and some site visits. Interested persons should bring ideas and enthusiasm to the group as well as the ability to work in a group type setting.
Applications can be obtained by clicking the button below:
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 Notice of election November 5, 2024, for positions of Mayor and four (4) Councilors. Citizens can file their declaration of candidacy at City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, in the City Manager’s office from June 5, 2024 - August 27, 2024. Candidates filing by petition are to file before 5 p.m. on August 20, 2024. Citizens must be a registered voter and have resided within the city limits for one (1) year preceding election date. Questions can be addressed to Christine Sylvester, City Recorder, at 541-269-1181, ext. 3103.
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Mid-July Activities at the Library
 Next week there is lots of exciting programming happening at the Coos Bay Public Library. On Wednesday, July 17, Washed Ashore will be at the Library with a story and art for kids ages 5-10 from 2-2:30 p.m. and then immediately afterwards teens can enjoy a STEAM activity from 3:30- 4:30 p.m. Also on Wednesday, teens are welcome to come and relax with yoga in the Library from 6-7 p.m.
If you are looking for a fun family activity on Saturday, July 20, join us in Mingus Park from 2-3 p.m. to enjoy the music of the Eugene Taiko Drum Ensemble. This Japanese drumming ensemble has performed throughout the state for 35 years, bringing drums alive with powerful beats and spellbinding rhythms.
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City Requests Development Proposals
 The City of Coos Bay is seeking development proposals for the former municipal fire station site at 150 South Fourth Street. Approximately 0.22-acres m/l of readily available land, ideally suited for Mixed-Use development in Oregon’s largest coastal city.
The property is intended to provide the community with a mix of mutually supporting retail, service, office, and residential uses. The property’s location within the Downtown Parking District means that off-street parking is not required for development. Multiple public parking lots are near the property and available for public use.
Economic development and revitalization are a primary goal of the City of Coos Bay. The City envisions a new development on the property that provides a mix of uses to further revitalize and enhance the economic vitality of the Downtown area. Development proposals for the property should complement the surrounding Downtown both functionally and aesthetically.
The City seeks Letters of Interest from interested development teams. City staff will review Letters of Interest to make a recommendation to the City of Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency (URA). Presentations will be scheduled with top applicants and the URA. Selection of the preferred development proposal is anticipated thereafter.
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Utility Boxes Need Talented Artists
 Your talent is needed! The Coos Bay Downtown Association is putting out a call to artists for our final phase of the utility box art project. We will continue with the theme of the previous boxes: “beaches, scenes of the bay, Under the sea and tide pools”.
Contact Sarah Leahy at sarah@blueridgestrategies.net or call the CBDA at 541-404-7271 as to how to Submit your work. The submission deadline is July 31 with painting planned for August. The chosen Artists will receive a $100 stipend as an honorary thank you for their time and talent.
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 Join OBAB to help spruce up downtown North Bend during July Jubilee. Show your love for North Bend and help with light litter pickup, weeding, and anything else that North Bend Mainstreet has in store for volunteers. The cleanup area will be in the Mainstreet district that includes the library to the Liberty Theatre to the North Bend Boardwalk.
Please bring gloves, comfortable shoes, water, and sunscreen. We'll provide trash bags and other supplies. There are projects for every safety and comfort level, so don't worry if you're not an expert or have physical limitations. We'll make sure everyone has a fun and safe experience.
The event is on Saturday, July 13, 2024, rain or shine. If there are dangerous conditions, we'll reschedule to the following Saturday.
Meet at the new North Bend Visitors Center, located at 745 California Ave, North Bend 9:45 a.m. for sign-in and orientation. The cleanup will last from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Youth 15 and up can participate with a release form signed by a parent or guardian. Children 14 and under need adult supervision. Download the waiver here: https://www.4obab.org/cleanup-schedule
If you have any questions, email mailto:volunteer@4obab.org.
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 Be sure to join us on Oregon's Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston the weekend of July 12-14, 2024, when North Bend's July Jubilee returns! We're celebrating the city's 121st Birthday with live music, a Sip N Stroll, food, dancing, a 5k fun run, a disc golf tournament, cornhole tournament, a special Opry at Liberty Theatre, and more!
Learn more: https://www.oregonsadventurecoast.com/.../north-bend.../
Between the Annual Margarita-Mill Festival at The Mill Casino (July 12-13, 2024), the Annual Oregon Coast Music Festival (July 13-27, 2024), and the ongoing celebratory events connected to City of Coos Bay’s 150th Birthday, the weekend of July 12-14, 2024, is shaping up to be one of the most jubilant weekends in recent memory.
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Coos County Train Day Set for July 20
 Enjoy a free hot dog, chips, soda and cookies as the Oregon Coast Historical Railway celebrates Coos County Train Day on Saturday, July 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their museum and display area in Coos Bay.
Free guided tours will be offered throughout the day, and visitors can climb aboard the equipment for a hands-on experience. Visitors can also check out the blacksmith demonstration area and have a look at the “speeder” maintenance car that was completely restored and is now part of the museum collection.
Also, on display will be newly acquired historical railroad and logging equipment, including a vintage steam hammer once operated at the Menasha pulp plant on the North Spit. Visitors can also view the progress on restoration of a 1940s-era Southern Pacific caboose.
Souvenirs and clothing with the OCHR logo will be available for sale, with selected gift shop items discounted for the occasion.
So, stop by for a free lunch and see what’s old is new at the popular railroad museum. Blow the whistle and ring the bells! Call Tom Baake at (541) 294-1112 for information.
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 https://www.coosbayor.gov/visit/150th/Celebrate the Coos Bay Sesquicentennial!
Wednesday, July 24: “The Empire Builders”
7 p.m. at the Hales Center, Southwestern Oregon Community College
Thursday, July 25: “No Brass No Ammo”
12 p.m. at the Coos Bay Waterfront
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National Night Out Block Party in Eastside
Join the neighborhood at the Eastside Park, located at Fifth Street and "E" Avenue for National Night Out:
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
Coach House Restaurant will provide hamburgers, hot dogs with all the fixings, and Bigfoot Beverage "Pepsi" will provide sodas. "D" Street Cafe will provide cupcakes. Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share with your Eastside neighbors. Plates and utensils will be provided.
Grab your lawn chair and come out for a great evening of fun and getting to know your Eastside neighbors, Police, Fire, and City staff.
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